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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 897.51 and 469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 897.51 and 469.95 is: 703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 897.51 = 469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/897.51 = 469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 897.51 × 469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 421,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,784.82/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.47

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